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SES AMERICOM Selects IDC's Next-Generation DVB-S2 Receivers For IP-PRIME(TM) IPTV Service.


-IP-PRIME to be Showcased at Telco TV, Booth 220-

OTTAWA & PRINCETON, N.J. -- International Datacasting Corporation (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002)
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:IDC) and SES AMERICOM SES Americom is a major commercial satellite operator based in the United States. Formerly RCA Americom and GE Americom the company is now (with SES Astra and SES New Skies) one of the principal parts of SES S.A.. , an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange.  and Luxembourg stock exchanges:SESG SESG Systems Engineering Steering Group
SESG Software Engineering Support Group
SESG System Engineering Sub-Group
), today announced the integration of IDC's next-generation DVB-S See DVB. 2 satellite receivers aboard the IP-PRIME(TM) IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet.  service. As part of a newly-signed agreement, IDC is the exclusive provider of satellite receivers over the initial year of IP-PRIME service rollouts.

The IDC receivers feature state-of-the-art DVB-S2 technologies to maximize IPTV delivery over satellite bandwidth. SES AMERICOM is also using IDC IP encapsulators and custom engineering and network management in support of IP-PRIME, a centralized IPTV distribution solution enabling telcos to securely and affordably deliver broadcast quality television to customer homes across the country.

IP-PRIMEprogramming originates from the SES AMERICOM IPTV Broadcast Center based in Vernon Valley, New Jersey Vernon Valley is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Vernon Township, in Sussex County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 1,737. , where video and audio will be received and processed for distribution via the AMC-9 satellite and fiber to telco video hubs nationwide. IDC receivers will be installed at the IP-PRIME hubs, where programming is either handed off to telcos or delivered all the way to IPTV set top boxes in consumer homes.

"IP-PRIME is the clear leader in IPTV distribution nationwide. Telephone companies large and small have entrusted IP-PRIME to deliver their IPTV services, backed by a reliable backbone that incorporates the best IPTV technology providers in the world," said Alan Young For the football (soccer) player, see .

Alan Young (born November 19, 1919) is an actor best known for his television role opposite a talking horse, Mister Ed.
, chief technology officer for SES AMERICOM. "Innovators like IDC with its DVB-S2 receivers have come together to support SES AMERICOM's cutting-edge IP-PRIME solution, which is available today."

IDC President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  Ron Clifton commented, "We are very pleased and proud to be involved in this important project. SES AMERICOM has put together a first-class team and IP-PRIME(TM) is setting the standard for this industry. We work hard to stay ahead of the curve in new technologies and we are excited to see our efforts to be first to market with a cost-effective DVB-S2 solution pay off."

About IP-PRIME

The fully-managed IP-PRIME solution brings together the world's leading IPTV components and technology partnersCoincluding Globecomm, Harmonic, NDS See eDirectory.

NDS - Netware Directory Services
, Scientific-Atlanta, International Datacasting Corporation and SiemensCocreating an end-to-end service with encoding, middleware, scrambling/descrambling, content protection, conditional access Conditional Access (acronymized CA) is the protection of content by requiring certain criteria to be met before granting access to this content. The term is commonly used in relation to digital television systems, most notably satellite television. , satellite receivers, service management and integration services. More than 30 television programmers and networks representing more than 120 channels to date have signed IP-PRIME transport agreements, marking the programming community's overwhelming approval of the secure IPTV service. Currently providing beta trial service to telcos of all sizes throughout the country, IP-PRIME is set for commercial deployment early next year. The National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC NRTC National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative
NRTC National Road Transport Commission (Australia)
NRTC National Respiratory Training Centre (UK)
NRTC National Research and Training Center
), which supports rural utilities offering services to millions of U.S. households, is in the advanced stages of end-to-end IP-PRIME field trials in three states, while BellSouth has been testing the IP-PRIME headend solution for nearly a year.

About AMC-9

IP-PRIME is delivered via SES AMERICOM's AMC-9 satellite, which is ideally suited for delivering critical services with its high power C-Band payload and high service availability across the U.S. SES AMERICOM's industry-leading record of reliability enables the innovator to provide the carrier class service that telcos expect. AMC-9 is one of more than 40 satellites in the SES GLOBAL fleet.

About SES AMERICOM

The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of its first satellite, the company today operates a fleet of 18 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region of the world via a fleet of 44 satellites. In addition, AMERICOM Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary

A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock.

Notes:
In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners.
, is dedicated to providing satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. government. With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical aer·o·nau·tic   also aer·o·nau·ti·cal
adj.
Of or relating to aeronautics.



aero·nau
 and maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP)

Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password.
, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication and content distribution solutions.

About International Datacasting Corporation:

IDC (TSX:IDC) provides advanced products, systems and services for the implementation of broadband wireless infrastructure networks used to distribute multimedia data. IDC is at the forefront of delivering IP-based datacasting solutions via satellite and content distribution technologies. IDC's products are in demand for high-speed Internet infrastructure, enterprise networks, distance learning, broadcast and other multimedia content distribution applications. IDC is a recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious Canada Export Award for Innovation and Technology Achievement. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and has a European base of operations Noun 1. base of operations - installation from which a military force initiates operations; "the attack wiped out our forward bases"
base

air base, air station - a base for military aircraft

army base - a large base of operations for an army
 as PROFline B.V. located in Arnhem, the Netherlands. IDC has an established international network of partners and distributors and installations in more than 75 countries worldwide. Visit IDC on the web at www.intldata.ca and www.profline.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with IDC's growth, the development of the satellite datacasting market, regulatory risks, intellectual property infringement and other factors. IDC assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect IDC's financial and business results is included in the public documents IDC files from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.
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